Ty joined Northwestern Mutual as an intern in 2007. In 2008, Ty graduated from Brigham Young University’s Marriott School of Business and began full-time at Northwestern Mutual. While at BYU, Ty was a scholarship athlete on both the track and field and cross-country team.

As an advisor, Ty works mainly with business owners, executives, and those entering or currently in retirement.

Areas of expertise include:

• Planning with executive stock options & RSU’s
• Charitable giving techniques and strategy
• Portfolio Construction
• Distribution and tax strategies in retirement
• Business planning for closely held businesses

Ty is a leader amongst his peers in the wealth management industry and is always learning new ways to help his clients improve their financial planning strategies.

Ty and his wife Jenna reside in Marlboro, NJ with their four children Carter, Bennett, Klay, and Cassidy.

In his spare time, he enjoys coaching his kid’s sports teams, hiking & backpacking, and volunteering for his church.

Patrick D’Alessandro joined Northwestern Mutual in 2017 as an Associate Wealth Management
Advisor. Currently, he is a Portfolio Manager. Patrick holds the Series 7 and 63 licenses.
Areas of expertise include:

• Equity and Fixed income analysis/trading
• Strategic fund selection
• Portfolio construction
• Income distribution in retirement

Patrick earned his MA in History from Monmouth University and taught History and Economics as a teacher and adjunct professor prior to becoming a Portfolio Manager.  

Patrick and his wife Erine live in Asbury Park, NJ with their daughter Devan, and son Owen. In his spare time, he enjoys the beach and camping with his family.

Rick joined Northwestern Mutual as an intern in 1984. Later that year Rick graduated Monmouth College’s School of Business and began full-time at Northwestern Mutual. Rick has been a Managing Director for Northwestern Mutual for over 30 years and still presides over the Jersey Shore office.

As an advisor, Rick works mainly with business owners and those entering or currently in retirement.

Areas of expertise include:

• Risk Management strategies
• Distribution and tax strategies in retirement
• Overall integrated financial planning
• Business planning and strategies for business owners
• Rick and his wife Charlotte reside in Brick, NJ with their two children, Megan and Kyle.

In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf and softball along with traveling with his family.

James joined Northwestern Mutual in 2016 as a Financial Advisor. In 2020, James became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and started his current role as a Financial Planning Analyst. James graduated from Albright College where he received his bachelor's degree in business and finance.

As a Financial Planning Analyst, James is responsible for creating customized financial plans that align with client goals.

James and his fiancé Brenna reside in Forked River, NJ.

In his spare time, James loves to play golf, and lacrosse. He enjoys traveling, seeing new places and spending time with family and friends.

Lissette joined Northwestern Mutual in 2015 and is currently an Investment Operations Associate and Executive Assistant for Ty Jensen. Lissette has over twenty years of experience in the industry and takes great pride in providing clients with exceptional service.

Lissette and her husband George reside in Ocean County, NJ. They have two sons Frank, Vincent, and a Shih Tzu Chewie. Frank graduated from Virginia Tech and is currently a systems satellite engineer. Vincent recently graduated from Monmouth University and is pursuing a career in software engineering.

Lissette enjoys spending time at the beach and watching football and basketball with family and friends.

Amanda joined Northwestern Mutual in 2021 and is an Insurance Operations Associate. She holds her life and health licenses. Prior to Northwestern Mutual, Amanda worked in the Aerospace Defense Industry for six years in Orlando, Florida.

As an Insurance Operations Associate, Amanda handles insurance account servicing, insurance application processing, general account questions, and client meeting material preparation. Amanda regularly attends client meetings with Ty and is responsible for delegating tasks to the team.

Amanda and her husband Frankie reside in Bradley Beach, NJ with their two kittens, Baja, and Jersey.

In her spare time, she enjoys yoga and traveling.